Rail Trainer
Rio Tinto
Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
8 & 6 FIFO roster
Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
Where we’re all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Rail Trainer to join our Rail Operations People Readiness team. This is your opportunity to support the development of a highly capable, safe, and future-ready rail workforce.
As a Rail Trainer, you’ll plan, deliver, and support training for Train Examiners, Locomotive Drivers, and other critical operational roles. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver training aligned with operational needs, and ensure our training materials and procedures remain current and effective.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and facilitate theory-based training for Train Examiners, Locomotive Drivers, and other operational personnel.
Provide hands-on operational and technical training to build job-ready capability.
Support and develop field-based trainers to ensure consistency and quality in on-the-job learning.
Build, review and update training materials and resources to ensure they remain relevant, practical, and aligned with current operational practices.
Participate in procedure reviews to ensure training content reflects current standards and safety requirements.
Engage with operational leaders and subject matter experts to tailor training solutions to business needs.
What you’ll bring
Mandatory: Certificate IV in Rail Operations (Train Driving).
Preferred: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Solid operational experience within the rail industry is essential.
Confident facilitator with excellent coaching and communication skills.
Experience in developing or updating training content and working with operational procedures.
Proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support operational goals.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.
Applications close on the 10th of April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
